Expect More—You Deserve It!
If you’re here reading this, you probably agree with us that not all ciders are the same…and it shows. Our philosophy is why waste your time with cider that is just so-so? You deserve better!
Throughout the entire cidermaking process, from the apple all the way to your glass, there are so many places where corners could be cut and sacrifices could be made. But the quality of the final product is impacted by every shortcut along the way, and they can really add up. So we’re here to tell you that you should expect more from your cider! Those are words we live by here at Portland Cider. But what does that actually mean?
To us, it means that we are accountable to the people who drink Portland Cider. You should be able to enjoy a proper pint without wondering if there are preservatives in your drink, or artificial colors and flavors. It means that when you see “strawberry” or “peach” on the label, that you can trust what you’re tasting comes from whole, ripe fruit. And the ruby glow of our Crangerine cider is actually from bright Northwest cranberries. You should never have to wonder where the apples come from; ours are grown entirely in the Pacific Northwest, mostly in the Yakima Valley.
Our newest release, Holy Habanero, is a great example of what you should expect from us. It was inspired by Portland’s HAB Sauce, crafted with real habaneros, NW apples, ginger, Jacobsen Salt Co. honey and fresh carrots. It’s delicious, full of surprises, and gives us an excuse to spread the word about this incredible hot sauce company (which Portland Cider’s employees are all totally hooked on). What’s in the can matters, but we always hope that you’ll look beyond the label and see the relationship-building that goes into every collab cider we make—and check out the businesses we’re partnering with, because they’re always worth it!
As we wrap up our anniversary celebrations, we want to say out loud, to you, that our commitment to making excellent cider has never been stronger. We’re dedicated to crafting beverages that make you smile and wonder - we always want to leave you wanting more. We continue to be inspired by the makers of our hometown, and we strive to surprise you with every new release.
Our vision is to foster a community that expects more from their cider right along with us, whether your drinking Portland Cider or others. Let’s raise the standards on cider, so we can all drink the very best. You should hold your cider to the highest standards, because you deserve the best. It’s up to us to deliver, and we promise you we’ll hold ourselves accountable every step of the cider making process.
